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NRC's Dual Role and Humanitarian Service Strategy: National Relief Charities believes that Native American peoples have the power within themselves to build strong communities. The community members we work with know the challenges that exist and are finding solutions to them. NRC is a consistent, reliable resource to lift up their efforts - to provide hope and support for their success today and tomorrow. NRC executes a dual approach to serving Native Americans. We respond immediate needs in reservation communities, providing food, water and other critical materials. We also support community-based projects that sustainably address the core symptoms of poverty and contribute to self-sufficiency. NRC approaches humanitarian service through an asset based community development (ABCD) strategy. ABCD encompasses all strands of services in NRC's program logic model false false 14952581 10860137 493725 HEALTH: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To support preventative care and health education initiatives by reservation programs serving tribal members, and to help them motivate healthy involvement in community service. SITUATION: The people NRC serves on remote and isolated reservations rely on limited Indian Health Services (IHS) for medical care. Transportation is a major problem because of the long distances to clinics and the lack of transportation. Severely underfunded and understaffed for the size and location of the populations it serves, IHS focuses on healthcare crises rather than preventive care. Due to higher infant mortality, lower life expectancy, diabetes at epidemic levels, tuberculosis seven times higher for Native Americans, and cancer-related disparities higher than for any minority group in the U.S., NRC supports reservation programs that address preventative and long-term healthcare needs. In addition, a long history of oppression has contributed to the limited view of opportunities many Native Americans envision for themselves and their families. Supporting self-determination and requiring people to take part actively in community projects and services in order to receive NRC materials and services adds to individual and community well-being. NRC RESPONSE: In 2014, NRC supported healthy lifestyle programs and community activities for 287,809 people. Among them, nearly 142,000 people participated in health events or other projects designed to increase community involvement in schools, elderly service programs and wellness initiatives; new moms earned 748 baby baskets full of essential products by participating in pre- and post-natal care, parenting and behavioral health programs; and 37,061 people participated in incentives and activities programs focused on obesity, exercise and other healthy activities for youth or Elders. NRC supported nearly 500 reservation partners who conducted health screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, tuberculosis and cancer; education classes on diabetes prevention, healthy nutrition and heart health; youth programs such as cultural camps or suicide awareness and prevention; health appointments for immunizations, hospital post-release and medication monitoring; and home visits with those who are homebound or otherwise unable to access services. Related programs of National Relief Charities for Health services: NRF, SNRF, CIN, NAA, AIRC and SWIRC. 5335292 3876101 FOOD & WATER: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To ease food insecurity among Native American Elders, children and families on the reservations we serve. SITUATION: Nearly one in four (23%) Native American households experience low food security, meaning not enough food quality, variety, or desirability of dietary intake. Because low food security is an everyday issue on the reservations NRC serves, nutrition-related disease rates are high. Contaminated drinking water is also an issue in many of the communities served by NRC. Although many food banks operate within NRC's service area, a study by America's Second Harvest shows that the majority of food banks lack an adequate supply of food to meet demand. NRC RESPONSE: NRC helped meet immediate needs by increasing our overall food support again in 2014. Our food boxes helped food pantries feed 66,376 people. NRC supplied staple foods for Elderly Nutrition Programs and soup kitchens, feeding an additional 25,669 people hot meals 5 days a week. We provided 16,912 meals for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In addition, NRC provided emergency and breakfast food for 8,830 people, distributed much needed fresh produce for at least 1,200 additional tribal members and provided food for more than 26,000 people at community-wide bulk distributions. NRC's trucks and staff traveled hundreds of thousands of miles in 2014 to distribute these essential products. Taking a long-term view of food sovereignty and dietary health, NRC tilled 82 gardens, including 12 community garden projects on the Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations, and provided seeds, gardening tools and chickens as appropriate for 70 gardens, including these and other gardens in our reservation communities. NRC also supported gardening training and food preservation classes. Related programs of National Relief Charities for Food services: NAA, NRF, AIRC, CIN, SWIRC and SNRF. 5985412 4350111 HOLIDAY: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To help our reservation partners spread community cheer and participation at times when many families are experiencing more stress and disenfranchisement. SITUATION: Native American Elders and children on the reservations assisted by NRC are certainly aware of holidays celebrated across the U.S., but frequently their families cannot afford special holiday gifts or extras. Up to 43% of Native American children live in poverty, many of them raised by grandparents on severely limited, fixed incomes. Poverty rates on the 60 reservations served by NRC range from 38% to 63%. NRC RESPONSE: During the 2014 holidays, 50,225 children, teens and Elders received holiday gift stockings filled with practical items to meet immediate needs, and 14,916 children and families received incentives and prizes when they came together to participate in spring, Easter and other community gatherings. These types of holiday events also help partners and local volunteers develop skills for future event planning and community service. 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ALSO PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR $15,000 WHERE PROCEEDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT DIALYSIS THROUGH THE AMERICAN INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL. $115 TO BE UTILIZED FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS: NRC is exempt from income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of state law. However, NRC is subject to federal income tax on any unrelated business taxable income. There was no unrelated taxable income in 2014 and 2013. NRC files tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. 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ONCE AN ORGANIZATION IS SELECTED FOR A GRANT, OUR PROGRAM TEAM DEVELOPS A SUPPORT PLAN FOR THE INSTITUTION. THIS PLAN OUTLINES THE SCHEDULE OF FOLLOW-UP CALLS, PERSONAL VISITS, AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FROM THE GRANTEE. AT A MINIMUM, A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT IS REQUIRED FROM EACH GRANTEE. THE REPORT DETAILS HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE EXPENDED AND REQUIRES PHYSICAL BACKUP FOR VERIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES. IN ADDITION TO DETAILING THE EXPENDITURES, THE GRANTEE DETAILS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS ON THE PROJECTS THE GRANT WAS INTENDED TO SUPPORT. SCHEDULE I, PART III, COLUMN (F) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PUBLIC EDUCATION about LIVING CONDITIONS oN THE REMOTE AND ISOLATED RESERVATION COMMUNITIES NRC serves. See page 50 on Schedule O. X X X false false false false false false false false false ROBBI RICE DIETRICH PRESIDENT & CEO 215846 0 10000 0 0 0 6775 0 5288 0 237909 0 0 0 KELLY GIBSON DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 142395 0 17000 0 0 0 4782 0 16183 0 180360 0 0 0 MARIO R PORRO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 122011 0 20000 0 0 0 4260 0 5475 0 151746 0 0 0 X 5877412 FMV X 98 2962623 FMV X MEDICAL SUPPLIES 62 8371681 FMV X MISCELLANEOUS 26 1503650 FMV false true false SCHEDULE M, PART I Other information on Donors: NRC received products from 20 different organizations (not different individuals). FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: EMERGENCY SERVICES: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To provide disaster relief for tribes, seasonal weatherization and housing assistance for Native American Elders and critical supplies for shelters. SITUATION: The physical environment on the reservations NRC supports is often harsh, giving rise to a wide range of environmental disasters such as floods, forest fires, blizzards, ice storms, tornados and hurricanes. When disaster assistance is needed, NRC is quick to respond to the tribes in and beyond our normal service area. Some communities also experience acute or chronic contaminated-water emergencies. In addition, 90,000 Native Americans are homeless and 40% of Native Americans live in sub-Standard, overcrowded housing and the typical wait time for tribal housing assistance is three years or more. NRC RESPONSE: As a first responder in 2014, NRC provided immediate disaster relief for 1,686 tribal members due to flooding in Rock Point, AZ and Becenti, NM and a tornado and water emergency in Macy, NE. We distributed firewood, coal and winter fuel vouchers for 279 Elders, in addition to supplying 1,381 Elders with winter and summer emergency kits containing blankets, batteries, candles, water, nonperishable food and other items. NRC rotates our winter readiness and housing services to different communities in the Plains and Southwest to avoid creating dependency. In 2014, NRC also provided supplies to residential shelters for the aged, homeless, disabled and domestic abuse victims, assisting 50,004 people, and we provided supplies for 2,176 children in foster care or other trauma. Related programs of National Relief Charities for Emergency services: SNRF, SWIRC, NRF, CIN, NAA and AIRC. EDUCATION SERVICES: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To invest significant resources toward Native American education and assist students of all ages in pre-kindergarten to college. SITUATION: Education is one of the most important cornerstones of self-sufficiency and quality of life. It is also a crucial factor in addressing the long-term poverty and other challenges on the reservations NRC serves. High school dropout rates range from 30 to 70%. Only 17% of Native American students start college and only 13% complete college. Many Native students believe college is not an option for them. Non-Native students are more than twice as likely to achieve a college degree. In addition, contrary to public perception, college is not free for Native Americans. NRC RESPONSE: In 2014, NRC furnished essential school supplies and backpacks for 28,262 students on 29 reservations and supported literacy for 23,121 children, providing supplies and incentives to encourage parent-child reading time. In addition to serving immediate needs for K-12 students in 104 schools, NRC also supports Native American students pursuing a higher education. NRC awards scholarships to applicants who are most often in the middle range of the academic ranking but who have serious drive and a demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles. The academic-year completion rate for students who receive NRC scholarships is 90-95%, considerably higher than the national average. NRC credits this success to our individualized mentorship program and our unique selection process of targeting students with a record of overcoming challenges. In 2014, NRC awarded $349,000 in scholarships to Native students from 22 tribes. We granted another $16,149 to tribal colleges, universities, and other groups committed to Native education, to increase funding available for Native American scholars. By addressing both immediate and long-term educational needs, NRC helps our partner schools and colleges motivate students and retention. Related programs of National Relief Charities for Education: AIEF. ANIMAL WELFARE: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To support programs concerned with animal welfare on the reservations and related human health risk in their communities. SITUATION: Animal welfare and the problems created from overpopulated and stray animals are immense for some reservation communities, including disease, animal bites, rabies and other safety concerns. The Navajo Nation alone has estimates reaching as high as 6,000 stray dogs and cats, depending on the community. Because of this, NRC supports reservation programs that spay, neuter and vaccinate animals of the reservation; educate communities on proper care of animals; and enable animal groups to care for more animals. NRC RESPONSE: In 2014, NRC supported immediate and long-term community concerns related to animal welfare. We supported spay/neuter clinics and supplied veterinary programs with thousands of pounds of food, benefiting over 49,683 animals through this added care. Our support reduced animal health risk and related community health risk for people on 18 reservations. In addition, NRC provided funding for a mobile spay/neuter clinic operated by one of our partners on the Navajo Reservation. Related programs of National Relief Charities for Animal Welfare: ROAR. PUBLIC EDUCATION: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: To provide accurate information about Native American cultures and conditions on the reservations, as well as NRC services and program results. SITUATION: The living conditions in the remote and isolated reservation communities NRC serves are comparable to those found in the developing world. Many Americans are unaware of the extent of poverty and hardship that exist on the reservations. Misconceptions also exist, fueling false speculation that Native American people receive special government entitlements such as free housing, health care and education under the status of treaties. NRC is committed to educating the American public and dispelling the public's misperceptions regarding Native Americans. NRC RESPONSE: In 2014, NRC reached an estimated 3.8 million people with public education about current challenges and realities on the reservations. We achieved this through articles, press releases, reports, and relevant content on NRC's web site, blog and our social pages. You can learn more about conditions on the reservations and NRC's impact in our 2014 annual report and on our website, particularly in the blog and media center. FORM 990, ITEM C DOING BUSINESS AS: AMERICAN INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (AIRC), COUNCIL OF INDIAN NATIONS (CIN), AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION (AIEF), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF), NAVAJO RELIEF FUND (NFR), NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA), RESCUE OPERATION FOR ANIMALS OF THE RESERVATION (ROAR). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE FORM 990. ONCE PREPARED, THE CEO AND CFO REVIEW THE FORM WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE & THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCESS TO MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, FOR OUR EMPLOYEES, OUR EMPLOYEE REFERENCE GUIDE HAS A SECTION ON OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE RESOLVED AS THEY ARISE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY CONDUCTS A FORMAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE CEO, INCLUDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. EVERY 2-3 YEARS COMPENSATION DATA FOR CEO'S OF SIMILAR SIZED NON-PROFITS IS GATHERED AND COMPARED WITH THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C CHANGE OF OVERSIGHT PROCESS: THE ORGANIZATION SEPARATED THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE INTO TWO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH DIFFERENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN CARE OF BY THE COMBINED COMMITTEE.